PONDERING PODCASTING 101

Rose Kuceyeski, Ph.D.

SOBIS

August 13, 2010

TALKING POINTS

Identify two devices for listening to audio podcasts

Identify two methods of accessing podcasts

Provide practical tips

Define podcasting and its educational benefits

WE BELIEVE IN SERVING OUR STUDENTS AND OUR COMMUNITIESYour Success is Our Mission!

OCC MISSION STATEMENT

PODCASTING IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Common Craft

“DO SOMETHING. IF IT WORKS, DO IT AGAIN. IF IT DOESN’T, DO SOMETHING ELSE.” FDR

WHAT IS A PODCAST

A digital audio file, like a song or MP3 file on your computer, which people can download from the Internet and play on a portable audio device

Developed from Apple's music player (portable audio device) called the iPod

REALLY SIMPLE SYNDICATION (RSS)

Allows Internet users to subscribe to websites that have provided RSS feeds; these are typically sites that change or add content frequently

Feeds are free (most)--unlike subscriptions to many printed newspapers and magazines

PODCASTING

Cater to any niche

Power of Choice

Most are free

IMPLICATIONS FOR LEARNING

Flexibility in class schedule; no more missed classes.

Increased interaction with the instructor instead of focused note taking.

Supplement to traditional class notes (another channel for material review ).

Audio resources for visually impaired students (assist auditory learners).

Portability enables multitasking such as listening to lectures again while exercising.

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WHAT TO PODCAST

Introduce yourself at the beginning of the semester. Create weekly announcements in course management

system. Switch between written and audio announcements.

Create brief instructions (3-7 minutes) for assignments. Provide feedback on assignments to entire class or

individual students. Present lecture material in the discussion board or

under Lectures (15-20 minutes, or modules). Require students to listen to podcasts and report to the

class.

EXAMPLES OF PODCASTS

RecruitmentInterview (for

example, at a conference)

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Recording of a campus seminar

Student presentations

Guest lecturer, debate

MY TIPS

Planning/scripting (or outlining) is important (3-15 minutes)

Use instructor manuals.

Be generic, i.e. don’t provide dates, tell students to refer to syllabus, etc.

Edit? Provide text for special

need students

Provide background music.

Produce episodes on a consistent basis.

Find and download podcasts.

Student podcast assignment.

THE REAL ROI FOR PODCASTING

More companies are using podcasts to market their services and provide internal employee communication.

GM supplemented its marketing for the launch of its 2006 Corvette Z06 with a podcast.

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PODCASTING – FREE SOURCES

Audacity – free software for creating mp3 files Apple iTunes – free “podcatching” software http://www.apple.com/education/podcasting/ http://poducateme.com/ http://podcastacademy.com/shows/detail1

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http://economistsview.typepad.com/economistsview/2006/01/technology_and_.html

http://www.wtvi.com/teks/05_06_articles/classroom-audio-podcasting.html

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“THERE WILL COME A TIME WHEN BIG OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE PRESENTED TO YOU, AND YOU’VE GOT TO BE IN A POSITION TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM.”

Sam Walton

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